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 by a brick wall; it is the residence of Mr. Hazeldine.

The excavation we now enter is of considerable depth; it is about three quarters of a mile in length, and is crossed by three bridges. To the right is a large tank to supply the engines with water, should occasion require: it is not a station. The reader will have observed the admirable apparatus with which the watering Stations are supplied; the pumps which are not at stations, are to supply the engines on emergencies, such as the water failing at a station, or loss on the road.

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A little past this post, the turnpike road runs parallel with the Railway for three quarters of a mile: our readers will observe that a large earth-work conceals it from view, though an occasional glimpse of the top of a carriage or cart may be obtained: it ought not to be overlooked, that this has been erected by the Directors solely for the protection of the public, and to prevent accidents by horses being frightened by so close an approach of the railway carriages; without any benefit to their works, and without any necessity for them to do so, as the Act of Parliament does not oblige them to erect such works. We mention this thus pointedly,